Erie in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Pennsylvania National Guard

112th Infantry Regiment

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

1. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1921, the 112th is part of the famed 28th Div., the oldest continuous infantry division in the US Army. The 112th, previously known as the 16th, has origins in the storied 83rd PVI regiment formed in Erie in 1861 during the Civil War. It served in the Spanish-American War, WWI, and Iraq and was awarded Presidential Unit Citations in WWII and Korea. For 90 years 112th units served at Erie Armory, A National Register-listed property.

Erected 2015 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Erie Insurance.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 42° 7.947′ N, 80° 4.638′ W. Marker is in Erie, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is on East 6th Street (Pennsylvania Route 5) 0.1 miles west of Parade Street, on the right when traveling west. Located at the old Erie Armory. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Erie PA 16507, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Presque Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); Brewery Lane (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conrad-Brevellier Houses (about 400 feet away); Judah Colt House

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(about 700 feet away); von Buseck House (about 800 feet away); Kennedy Double House (approx. ¼ mile away); Kennedy Row Houses (approx. ¼ mile away); Brewster House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erie.

More about this marker. This marker was dedicated on July 2, 2015.

Additional commentary.
1. Dedication
The marker was dedicated on July 2, 2015 finally after many, many, many days of rain, the sun arrived, with the ceremonies opened by the Erie Philharmonic Brass Quintet. Welcomes and introductions were done by Thomas B. Hagan, Captain, SC, US Navy (retired). Followed by remarks by: Michael Baker Marker Panel Member, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Major General John L. Gronski 28th Infantry Division Commanding General, Pennsylvania National Guard; Terrence Cavanaugh President and CEO, Erie Insurance

Former Governor Tom Corbett was in attendance, at one time a soldier in the same 112th Infantry Regiment.

The ceremonies were followed by an open house of the former

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

2. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker

Armory.

— Submitted July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

3. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker

Getting ready for the unveiling

Inside the Erie Armory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 2, 2015

4. Inside the Erie Armory

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5. Inside the Erie Armory

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6. Inside the Erie Armory

Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication image. Click for full size.

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7. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication

Master of Ceremonies, Thomas B. Hagen
Captain, SC, US Navy (retired)
Chairman of the Board, Erie Insurance

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8. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication

Michael Baker
Marker Panel Member, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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9. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication

Major General John L. Gronski
28th Infantry Division Commanding General
Pennsylvania Army National Guard

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10. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication

The Erie Philharmonic Brass Quintet

Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Information image. Click for full size.

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11. Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Information

Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication Program image. Click for full size.

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12. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication Program

Front & Back

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13. Pennsylvania National Guard Marker Dedication Program

Inside

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 447 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 2, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 11, 12, 13. submitted on July 6, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.